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    Winter battery storage

    On my 27' boat, the batteries are disconnected, get charged and live the winter in the boat. They are then topped off at beginning of season. It is how my marina does it, and batteries have been fine last 5 years. On my RV, I bring battery into garage(unheated) and leave it on a battery...
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    1981 Merc 50hp 2 stroke problem

    Thanks for all the replies. Been too busy at work to even do anything. However, my son and his friends did a treatment of Mechanic in a Bottle (had to look it up to see what it was) and replaced plugs. There is no hesitation or stumble anymore. Motor runs great. Just wanted to give a follow...
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    1981 Merc 50hp 2 stroke problem

    Thanks. Question. It has 2 carbs. Unless both are dirty the same, would that symptom still happen? The last service I can find in the records was 2019, so with our crap gas definitely gonna do a clean. Also ordered new plugs
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    1981 Merc 50hp 2 stroke problem

    Hey all, My son (15) bought an old Basstracker. The motor starts up and idles fine. runs smooth up to around 2500rpm, then starts to bog and sputter, then will catch and will run over 3000rpm no problem. I have worked on bike carbs, but never had a problem like this. Does this sound like a...
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